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Lester Davis School

Davis School is the disciplinary alternative school of the Denton Independent School District.  This highly structured school provides behavior management and social skills training in a low choice environment, while teaching the core academic curriculum.
 

Breakfast and Lunch:
      ~Students will receive breakfast and lunch at Davis School.
      ~Students will not be able to bring their own breakfast or lunch to Davis
      ~Breakfast and lunch are provided at no cost to our families.
      ~All assisted lunch enrollment transfers from your home campus.

 Medications:
     ~ All medications must be given to the school nurse by the parent (do not send ANY medications with the student).
     ~The school nurse will administer prescription drugs.
     ~No over-the counter medications will be given without MD’s orders.

 Expectations:    
   ~All students will follow the Davis Dress Code.  
   ~Each student will walk through a metal detector and have a clothing and grooming inspection each day.
   ~All students will follow the Davis Dress Code.  
   ~Students may not bring cell phones, computers, or any data device to Davis School
   ~Students will ride the Davis School bus to school each day (with the exception of the morning of orientation).  
                  ~Parents will choose bus stops at orientation. 
                  ~A list of bus stops is also on the Davis webpage.
   ~Student cooperation is expected, no one may disrupt the teaching learning environment.
   ~Attendance at 90% or above is mandatory. Truancy brings a court referral
   ~Students may be assessed for substance abuse (if suspected), participate in character building and counseling classes

 Student Orientation/Parent Involvement, please arrive by 8:10 AM  
      ~Students accompanied by parent or guardian may enroll at Davis School on Tuesday or Thursday mornings.
      ~Davis is located at 1125 Davis Street, Denton, Texas 76209
      ~No one may be enrolled without attending orientation.
      ~Orientation will begin PROMPTLY at 8:20.  NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED ONCE THE SESSION BEGINS.
      ~For orientation:
             ~ Student should bring an ID from their home campus (used to purchase meals).
             ~ Student should be in Davis School dress code (click on the Dress Code tab for details)
                        ~Students may not be allowed to stay on the 1st day if they are not in dress code.
             ~ Student should be prepared to ride our bus to a Davis School bus stop home that day 
                        ~Davis will provide more details during orientation.
             ~ Parents should be prepared to give medications to the nurse (if needed). 
             ~ Students should bring enough money for breakfast and lunch for the week.